Berroco Yue Gloves Knitting Pattern

Berroco Yue Fingerless Mitts: Knitted Gloves Pattern

What is Being Made

The Berroco Yue pattern creates a pair of fingerless mitts, also known as fingerless gloves. These are open-hand garments designed to keep the wrists and lower forearms warm while leaving the fingers free for dexterity and tactile work. The finished mitts measure approximately 8 inches around and 8 inches in length after blocking, making them a versatile accessory suitable for layering in cool weather or for activities requiring hand mobility.

Techniques Used

Seamed Construction: The mitts are worked flat on straight or circular needles and then seamed together, creating a tubular structure. This traditional approach allows knitters to work in rows rather than rounds, which can be easier for those preferring flat knitting methods.

Worked Flat: Rather than working in the round, this pattern is constructed by knitting flat pieces that are later sewn together. This technique simplifies gauge checking and provides flexibility in needle choice—knitters may use either straight needles or circular needles held flat.

Ribbed Edging: The pattern features ribbed sections at both the cuff and the upper edge, created using alternating knit and purl stitches. These ribbed areas provide elasticity and help the mitts conform snugly to the wrist and forearm.

Shaping with Decreases and Increases: Strategic decreases reduce the stitch count after the initial ribbed cuff, tapering the mitt slightly. Corresponding increases near the top restore the original stitch count before binding off, creating a fitted silhouette that accommodates the wrist and hand comfortably.

Thumb Opening: The pattern incorporates a marked thumb opening by leaving a 1-inch gap unseamed during finishing, allowing the thumb to pass through while maintaining the mitt's structure.

Stitches Used

Stockinette Stitch (St st): The main fabric of the mitts is worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface with horizontal rows visible on the reverse side. This stitch provides a clean, refined appearance and works well with the variegated yarn.

Ribbing (K1, P1): Alternating knit and purl stitches create the ribbed texture at the cuff and upper edge. This 1x1 ribbing pattern is elastic and provides a fitted finish that hugs the wrist and forearm.

Purl Decreases (P2tog): Purl two together decreases are used on the wrong side to reduce stitch count smoothly and evenly across the mitt.

Make One Purl (M1p): Purl-wise make one increases add stitches on the wrong side, restoring the original stitch count before the final ribbed section.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The pattern calls for Berroco Millefiori Big, a bulky-weight yarn. One 100-gram ball in colorway #5891 Terra provides sufficient yardage to complete both mitts. Berroco Millefiori Big is a variegated yarn that creates visual interest through color changes as you knit.

Needles: Knitters need two needle sizes to complete the project. Size 11 (8.00 mm) needles are used for the ribbed sections, while size 13 (9.00 mm) needles are used for the stockinette stitch body. Circular needles or straight needles may be used interchangeably, as the pattern is worked flat rather than in the round.

Gauge and Skill Level

The pattern is rated as Easy skill level, making it suitable for beginner to intermediate knitters. The gauge is 10 stitches and 14 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the finished mitts will be the correct size. The pattern emphasizes that taking time to verify gauge prevents potential sizing issues.

Pattern Overview

Each mitt begins with 25 stitches cast on using the smaller needles. After working 1 inch of ribbing, knitters switch to the larger needles and work a decrease row that reduces the stitch count to 20. The main body is worked in stockinette stitch for approximately 4.5 inches, then the thumb opening is marked by placing markers at the beginning and end of a row. After working an additional inch to